Silver Medallion
IRB Driver
PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test
response equipment
PUASAR014A Operate and maintain a small
powercraft and motor for rescue operations
Housekeeping
Course Timings
& Breaks
Facilities
Phones/ Pagers
Exits
Assembly Point
Course Overview
• Session times and locations
• Types of training
– Theory
– Dry practical
– Wet practical
• Trainers
• Why become an IRB Driver?
Resources
• Powercraft Manual 7th Ed
• Learner Guide
• Personal Protective Equipment
Course Outcomes
• By the end of this course you will be
to:
able
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of
an IRB Driver
• Drive an IRB
• Perform rescues in an IRB as a Driver
Assessment Activities
• Task 1 – Log of training hours
• Task 2 – Written questioning
• Task 3 – Observation
– Pre-and post-operational checks
– IRB Capsize procedure
– Motor re-start procedure
• Task 4 – Observation
• Rescues
Safety!
• Safety is the primary consideration in all IRB
operations, poor driving can be the cause of injuries
to the Driver, Crewperson and public
• The IRB is a high profile and expensive piece of
equipment
• Be aware of your own limitations and those of your
Crew
• Always follow the Powercraft Code of Conduct
What is the Role of an IRB Driver?
• The IRB Driver is responsible for overall
operation of IRB and is responsible for the
boat and crew and to the community and
organisation
• An IRB Driver must always comply with
Powercaft Code of Conduct
the
Leading the IRB crewperson
• The Driver supervises the Crewperson in the pre
and post operational maintenance of the IRB
hull
• The Driver gives directions to the Crewperson
while in the IRB
• The Driver needs to have good communication
skills to give clear instructions and to listen to
the Crew who will help identify hazards.
IRB Equipment and Storage Areas
• Types of IRB used in our service
• SLSA approved outboard motors and propellers
• Safety issues in the IRB area e.g.
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Manual handling
Safe storage of fuel
Reporting damaged equipment
Accident/incident reporting
Crewperson Pre-operational Duties
• Inflating the hull to correct pressure
• Assisting the driver with fuelling
• Assisting the driver to place the motor onto the
transom
• Ensuring that foot straps and handles are secure
• Checking ancillary equipment
• Completing log books
• Reporting damaged equipment
• Warming -up
Driver Pre-operational Duties
• Checking logbooks and preparing the motor
• Supervise and assist the Crewperson in
set-up and checks of the IRB hull
the
• Assembly of the fuel cell and motor onto the
hull
• Set-up of radio communication equipment
Risk Assessment
• Before every practical training session in the water a risk
assessment should be conducted to determine if it safe
to operate an IRB today. it should consider:
• Surf and weather conditions
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The tide
Space available for training
Location of launch and landing site
Seaweed or other debris in the water
Number of trainers and candidates
Skill level of the candidates
Post-operational Procedures
• Hose-down the IRB with fresh water
• Inspect the IRB for damage and record in the log
book when not possible to repair
• Run the motor down for 3-5 minutes
• Hose the motor with fresh water
• While the motor is still running disconnect the
fuel line and allow excess fuel to be used
• Refill the fuel cell
• Perform any necessary maintenance